History's Greatest Mysteries
History's Greatest Mysteries

Author: Bill Price

Publisher: Chartwell Books

Published: 2017-01-29

Total Pages: 259

ISBN-13: 0785835229

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History's Greatest Mysteries delves into the grey areas to examine the imponderable and sometimes unlikely stories of actual events and real people. From the gruesome murders committed by Jack the Ripper to the whereabouts of Lord Lucan, and from the loss of an entire continent to the case of a missing racehorse, we take a canter through history in an effort to shed a little light on to questions which, in all honesty, are never going to yield definitive answers. Some of the stories related in the following pages are deadly serious, some rather less so. There are cases of determined individuals who have struggled against the odds in an attempt to unravel the truth, while in others people have not let the facts get in the way and have made up any old nonsense by way of an explanation.

World Famous Unsolved Mysteries
World Famous Unsolved Mysteries

Author: ABHAY KUMAR DUBEY

Publisher: V&S Publishers

Published: 2012-11-15

Total Pages: 185

ISBN-13: 9350573245

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If you are tired or bored with routine - or simply want to relax after busy work schedule, this book will prove the best companion. In fact, thrillers have always fascinated the young and old alike. There is no clear-cut demarcation line between myth and history, or between appearance and reality. Many mysteries have been solved but there are still many more which have remained unsolved and defied all rational explanations. #v&spublishers

Kansas Myths and Legends
Kansas Myths and Legends

Author: Diana Lambdin Meyer

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2017-10-01

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 1493028413

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Kansas Myths and Legends explores unusual events, unsolved crimes, and legends in Kansas’s history. Each episode included in the book is a story unto itself, and the tone and style of the book is lively and easy to read for a general audience interested in Texas history. The more than a dozen stories answer questions such as: Is it possible that a family of four living on the Kansas prairie got away with serial murder for more than three years and escaped to another part of the country to continue their killing spree? Are there still remnants of a late widow’s fortune buried throughout her property? Is the well-marked grave of Buffalo Bill Cody indeed his final resting place, or did some loyal friends surreptitiously remove him from Colorado and fulfill his last wish to be buried near his namesake town? From rumors of the Dalton gang’s buried treasures to the disappearance of an entire town, Kansas Myths and Legends makes history fun and pulls back the curtain on some of the state's most fascinating and compelling stories.

Unsolved Mysteries of the Old West
Unsolved Mysteries of the Old West

Author: W.C. Jameson

Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing

Published: 2012-12-21

Total Pages: 185

ISBN-13: 1589797426

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Two subjects continue to fascinate people—the Old West and a good mystery. This book explores and examines twenty-one of the Old West's most baffling mysteries, which lure the curious and beg for investigation even though their solutions have eluded experts for decades. Many relate to the death or disappearance of some of the best-known lawmen and outlaws in history, such as Billy the Kid, Buckskin Frank Leslie, John Wilkes Booth, The Catalina Kid, and Butch Cassidy. Others involve mysterious tales and legends of lost mines and buried treasures that have not been recovered—yet.

The 100 Greatest Unsolved Mysteries
The 100 Greatest Unsolved Mysteries

Author: Susan Elkin

Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC

Published: 2017-12-15

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 1502633183

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Our universe is filled with important questions that both captivate the minds of scientists and capture popular imagination. This volume traces many of these questions, shedding light on everything from time travel to the nature of atoms. Divided into sections called Physical Matter and Forces, Space, Human Body, Earth, Other Life-Forms, and Human Triumphs and Troubles, the book elucidates the latest scientific theories in easy-to-follow, engaging terms.

Initiation into the Mysteries of the Ancient World
Initiation into the Mysteries of the Ancient World

Author: Jan N. Bremmer

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG

Published: 2014-07-28

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 3110299550

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The ancient Mysteries have long attracted the interest of scholars, an interest that goes back at least to the time of the Reformation. After a period of interest around the turn of the twentieth century, recent decades have seen an important study of Walter Burkert (1987). Yet his thematic approach makes it hard to see how the actual initiation into the Mysteries took place. To do precisely that is the aim of this book. It gives a ‘thick description’ of the major Mysteries, not only of the famous Eleusinian Mysteries, but also those located at the interface of Greece and Anatolia: the Mysteries of Samothrace, Imbros and Lemnos as well as those of the Corybants. It then proceeds to look at the Orphic-Bacchic Mysteries, which have become increasingly better understood due to the many discoveries of new texts in the recent times. Having looked at classical Greece we move on to the Roman Empire, where we study not only the lesser Mysteries, which we know especially from Pausanias, but also the new ones of Isis and Mithras. We conclude our book with a discussion of the possible influence of the Mysteries on emerging Christianity. Its detailed references and up-to-date bibliography will make this book indispensable for any scholar interested in the Mysteries and ancient religion, but also for those scholars who work on initiation or esoteric rituals, which were often inspired by the ancient Mysteries.

The paradoxical mysteries
The paradoxical mysteries

Author: Oshin

Publisher: Blue Rose Publishers

Published: 2021-03-15

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13:

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Containing fascinating and seemingly paradoxical mysteries, this brilliant collection peels back the veil on some of history’s most captivating stories. From the secret identity of Jack the Ripper to the possible existence of the paranormal, you’ll be taken on a puzzling journey into the unsolved questions and mysteries which plague our deeply complex past. Discover five thrilling true mysteries which defy all explanation- Take a thought-provoking look at the last moments aboard sinking of the -Titanic, and How it sparked true love story of Ida and Isidor Strauss ,Dive into the emotions with heart wrenching tales from survivors and unravel where is real heart of ocean? Uncover the Whitechapel murders and discover –Who were canonical five? Who was Jack the Ripper, and How did he prowl the dark streets of London for so long? Decode the secrets of the Mona Lisa, exploring the tantalizing possibilities of hidden codes, duplicate versions, how it became world’s most famous painting from ordinary and learn about the strange genius - Leonardo Da Vinci. Did Leonardo paint nude version of Mona lisa? Witness the fear of the unknown with real paranormal evidence including the Anneliese Michelle demonic possession and the exorcism, the Perron house haunting and the Amityville horror Decipher the greatest mystery of all time – Does God Exist? And how can science prove it? Elusive, perplexing and enigmatic, these mysteries have captured our attention and imaginations for decades. Based on a foundation of real-life facts and stories, the first book in The Paradoxical Mysteries Series will keep you hanging from every page. A land of wonder awaits you on other side.